BHS to salute military alum in Hall of Fame

By Katie Collins Brush News-Tribune Staff Writer

Posted:
12/04/2012 04:00:00 PM MST

BHS Instructor Jen Gudahl's Girl's Weight Training class took time out of buffing their bods to pose in front of the Beetdigger Hall of Fame, near the east gym entrance, where the newest 'Military Wing' endeavor will be displayed. (Katie Collins/News-Tribune)

From new signage located within and without the halls of Brush High School to the latest efforts to design the school’s interior with Hall of Fame awards and recognitions, BHS has undergone a transformation of sorts that will continue with the latest Military Wing addition. Through a partnership with the Brush Area Museum, the Brush American Legion Post 68 and BHS Alumni, the home of the Beetdiggers will now include a salute to the brave alumni who have and who are currently serving with the military. Located in the north-south hallway near the east entrance to the BHS gymnasium, the military wing display will in large part be a continuum of the efforts of staff and volunteers at the Brush Area Museum whose development of the Honor Room has heralded local hoorahs and even had the exhibit there bulging at the seams with so many pictures and summaries of local veterans donated by families. At a recent Brush Area Museum Board of Directors meeting, board member and BHS Principal Dave Vondy proposed the partnership highlight the military accomplishments of veteran alumni and the concept was turned into a plan of action for the wing’s creation. Community members and alumni the world over are encouraged to submit photos and information for the display with eligibility qualifications including alumni from BHS, Hillrose, Snyder, Gary or any other high school consolidated into Brush High School, and that the person have honorable service in any U.S. military branch. To be recognized, individuals or families must submit a summary of service, branch, years, awards and any accolades provided to the Brush Area Museum as well as submit a picture to the Brush Area Museum.

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Donations for the project are also sincerely welcome and can be made out and sent to Brush High School under the label “Military Hall of Fame Wing”. For information, contact project coordinators such as O.J. Metzgar at 842-4240, Stan Gray at 768-2389 or Dave Vondy at 842-5171.

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